The first day of school can be a scary time for kids, especially Kindergarten kids who may have never entered a classroom before. As a teacher, you can make the transition to school a bit easier by providing your class with fun and memorable first day of school activities. These adorable first day of school activities for Kindergarten (or any primary children) are sure to be a hit!First Day … [Read more...]

Need help with a student who talks constantly? Here are three classroom management strategies for talkative students.We’ve all been there. You have just started talking to the class, and a little voice chimes in. You gently remind the child to raise their hand to be called on. After a bit longer, a little arm pops up. The same arm that matches the little voice. Another minutes goes … [Read more...]

Classroom libraries are one of my favorite parts of the rooms. I love my library and it's my favorite area to set up each year. I also know that without a good system and without teaching the kids a few important things, the library can easily become a chaotic disaster rather quickly. These classroom library organization ideas are some fun tips from teachers that just may work for you too!10 … [Read more...]

It’s one of those moments when you wish you could clone yourself or grow four more arms. A child is having a meltdown, and you have an entire class to take care of at the same time. This is exactly when you need calming tools and resources that really work!If you have been in the midst of a meltdown, you know that these can last a long time. I worked alone in my classroom for many of these … [Read more...]

I get asked a lot about our kindergarten schedule from a variety of people. Sometimes parents, other teachers, or even people not in education at all say things like "when I was in kindergarten we took naps!" and they are curious about what it looks like today. I even hear "What do you do all day?" Well, trust me, we are busy!If you have known me for awhile or been around this site, you know … [Read more...]

If you have been here awhile, you know I am a huge proponent of play in the classroom. I am truly blessed to teach in a school where my kindergarteners play every day in the classroom and it is encouraged and supported. However, I know that isn't the case for so many early childhood teachers around the world, so when I received this post from Andrea, I knew it would be so valuable for teachers … [Read more...]